Business BAS
The BAS in Business program is available to students who have completed an AAS in a technical or business related field. Students will be required to complete some additional general education courses, core business classes, and upper division electives for this 120 credit program. Completion of this degree will prepare students to manage or open their own businesses.
Business Program Outcomes:
- Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Describe the global environment of business.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
- Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
- Construct the present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS Minimum 50 credits in specialized content area of which 15-18 credits are General Education. | 50.00 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| AC-231 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | 3.00 |
| AC-232 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II | 3.00 |
| BUS-301 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| BUS-311 | FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT THEORY | 3.00 |
| BUS-321 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3.00 |
| BUS-370 | PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| BUS-394/494 | INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS | 6.00 |
| BUS-498 | SENIOR STRATEGIC SEMINAR | 3.00 |
| ECON-201 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (Take both, one as core) | 3.00 |
| or ECON-202 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
| ECON/PSYC/SS-300 | STATISTICAL METHODS | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 83.00 | |
Students must earn at least a "C-" in MATH, ECON, and PSYC-101.
Students must earn at least a "C-" in all major courses. Students must also earn at least a 2.5 grade point average in all business courses combined, including Accounting and Economics.